Tokyo, Oct 28 (UNI) The latest instalment of the world's longest running film series starring the same actor today kicked off the 32nd edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, the first film festival in the new Japanese era that began in May this year with the crowning of a new emperor.
'Tora-san, Wish You Were Here,' directed by veteran Japanese filmmaker Yoji Yamada, opened the Tokyo festival, the oldest film festival in Japan. It is also the first Tokyo film festival to take place in the new Japanese Reiwa Era, the current era of Japan that began on May 1 this year with the crowing of the new emperor.
Japan is currently witnessing the enthronement ceremony of emperor Naruhito while the country is playing host to the ongoing Rugby World Cup. The Japanese capital will also host the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics next year.